“"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith; now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness..."”
A funeral/memorial service honoring Dr. Louis T. Kanda that combined scripture, prayer, poetry, hymns, and multiple tributes to celebrate his life as a gifted surgeon, devoted family man, mentor, and humanitarian whose legacy includes mission work and development of the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital.
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day.”
Arik Hayes preaches on 'honor' as a central Christian ethic — an 'authentic weight' — calling believers to choose honor ahead of feelings by honoring God, His Word, leaders, spouses, and children. He contrasts genuine honor with lip service, explains its protective and formative effects, and gives practical steps (Scripture, community, submission, refusing revenge) for growing in honor.
“He cites 2 Timothy 4:7-8: 'I fought the good fight, I kept the faith, I finished the race.'”
A packed Inland Empire Sunday service featuring worship, communion reflections on Job, teaching from Matthew and Genesis, baptisms/testimonies, mission and leadership announcements, and a central sermon on 'wrestling with God' (Genesis 32) calling believers to honest, transformative prayer and wholehearted discipleship.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful; now a prize awaits me, the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on the day of his return.”
A live online Sunday message encouraging the Deeper global family to engage in worship, giving, and prayer while declaring that the church and individuals are entering a new season. The preacher explains that intensified opposition and spiritual warfare often indicate a revealed future and an assignment from God, using the Apostle Paul's life as a case study, and closes with an invitation to faith in Christ.